The Taylor County Public Library is grateful for gifts, and its collection has been enriched by donations of materials as well as contributions.
The library accepts gifts with the understanding that materials which are useful to the library collection will be retained, and other items may either be sold in used book sales, or disposed of in whatever manner deemed appropriate. In accepting a gift of materials, the library reserves the privilege of deciding whether items donated should be added to the collection. Many books and other materials can be used, but some cannot because:
- The item is a duplicate of an item the library has
- The item presents data which is available in another format or in another local institution
- Item is outdated and not of circulating value to the library
- Item is in poor condition
- Interest in the material is not at a level that warrants the retention of the item
The library retains unconditional ownership of gift materials. Materials may be added or discarded without consulting the donor. Since the library is actively used, and sustains losses through theft, mutilation and wear, no guarantee can be made that any gift will be a permanent part of the collection.
Monetary gifts, bequests, and memorial contributions are welcome. Funds donated will be used to purchase items in accordance with the selection policy of the library. Acknowledgement for any items purchased with bequests and memorial or honorary contributions will be sent to the family of the person being recognized. Suggestions for subject areas or areas of interest are welcome and will be followed when possible.
Acceptance of donations of equipment, real estate, stock, artifacts, works of art, collections, etc. will be determined by the library board based on their suitability to the purposes and needs of the library, law, and regulations that govern the ownership of the gift, and the library’s ability to cover insurance and maintenance costs associated with the donation.
The library will not provide appraisal for gifts of books or materials which are accepted. The library will provide a receipt indicating that items were donated to Taylor County Public Library, to be completed by the donor. Gifts to the Taylor County Public Library may be deductible for income tax purposes; please consult your tax advisor.